Ohtani’s MVP seasons are wildly distinct, appropriate given his vast skill set. In 2024, he won his first NL MVP with an unprecedented 54-homer, 59-stolen base campaign. A year later, he ran less – but made a triumphant return to the pitching mound.

Shohei Ohtani kissed his dog Decoy after winning the National League MVP award as wife Mamiko Tanaka applauded alongside them

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound in 2025, ending his year and a half hiatus from pitching in live games following his T

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Dodgers two-way start’s third straight Most Valuable Player award - and fourth overall - and where it places him among the best all-time athletes across all major sports.

But first, it's award season in baseball, and the American League and National League MVPs have finally been selected. Let's start there.

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